Background
Flansburg, James Sherman was born on January 21, 1932 in Mount Vernon, Iowa, United States. Son of Aurel Clair and Esther Mae (Stoneking) Flansburg.
Flansburg, James Sherman was born on January 21, 1932 in Mount Vernon, Iowa, United States. Son of Aurel Clair and Esther Mae (Stoneking) Flansburg.
Bachelor, University Iowa, 1957.
Reporter Des Moines Tribune, 1957-1965. Reporter Des Moines Register, 1965-1971, chief political writer, columnist, 1971-1983, editorial columnist, since 1971, editor of editorial pages, 1983-1989.
Served to sergeant United States Army, 1952-1955, Korea. Member American Society Newspaper Editors, National Conference Editorial Writers.
Married Carol Ann McCauley, December 29, 1956. Children– Susan E., James McCauley, Elizabeth A., Jane C.